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HPE

HPE JL085A Aruba X371 250W server power supply

SKU CH-DW6R-VRVT4 MPN JL085A

A 250 W redundant power module with 120/230 V AC input for compatible Aruba switches

  • Max wattage250 W
  • Modular cablingYes
  • Supply voltage120 V AC 230 V AC
  • Efficiency certificationREACH
  • Product typeRedundant Power Supply
  • Product weight3.75
  • 250 W maximum power for reliable server operation
  • Hot-swappable modular design enables replacement without downtime
  • Universal 100-240 V AC input works worldwide
  • Compact 1.6 × 3.3 × 8.9 in form factor fits dense racks
  • REACH energy-efficient compliance reduces operating costs

What this power module delivers

The HPE Aruba X371 is a redundant 250 W power supply built for compatible Aruba network switches. It accepts 120 V AC or 230 V AC input and provides 12 V DC output. The modular design allows hot-swap replacement without shutting down the chassis. It is suited for administrators maintaining high-availability campus or branch deployments.

Redundancy and efficiency details

Hot-swap capability means a failed unit can be exchanged while the switch remains powered by its partner supply. The module meets REACH energy-efficiency requirements. Its compact 1.6 by 3.3 by 8.9 inch form factor fits the designated power bay. No additional cables or software licences are included in the package.

Compatibility checks before purchase

Verify that your switch model lists the JL085A as a supported power module in its hardware guide. Confirm the chassis has an available redundant power-supply bay and that the total load stays within the 250 W rating. Ensure the site provides either 120 V AC or 230 V AC service matching the unit’s input range.

How it compares

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Price $330.99
Pricier than about 86% of the 3,798 comparable items (median $131.99).
Max wattage 250 W
Lower than about 85% of the 235 comparable items (median 668 W).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Model nameJL085A
Product typeRedundant Power Supply
Power
Max wattage250 W
Modular cablingYes
Supply voltage120 V AC 230 V AC
Efficiency certificationREACH
Size & build
Shipping weight4.54 kg
Package size349 × 178 × 178 mm

Questions about this item

How often does the internal fan need cleaning or replacement in the JL085A 250 W unit?

The JL085A is a sealed redundant module with no user-serviceable fan; HPE does not publish a cleaning interval, so plan replacement only if the unit reports a fan fault.

What thermal limit throttles the JL085A first during continuous 250 W output?

The supply will hit its internal over-temperature protection before the 250 W rating is exceeded, shutting down to protect components.

How much heat and noise does the JL085A produce when running at full load all day?

At 250 W output the unit exhausts roughly 85 W of waste heat; fan speed ramps with temperature, so acoustic output rises under sustained load.

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